Rose Cut Diamond - Predecessor of Modern Round Brilliant Cut

Rose cut diamond was developed in middle of 16th century and is the primitive version of modern
Round Brilliant Cut.
In this cut, facets arrangement in diamond gives the illusion of opening rosebud.

Rose Diamond

In this cut, diamonds have pattern of
triangular facets arranged in symmetry radiating from central point on
the top of the diamond. Bottom of stone ends on crowns and
portion where usually pavilion is cut is left flat. Thus it can be said
that all the sparkle comes from the top facets and there is
no internal reflection of light.

Since, various old diamonds found in
India had rose like cut, it’s believed that this cut was first developed
in India. However, western cutters who were influenced by Indian
version of the cut improvised on it in order to make it more
symmetrical.

Sometimes, at the back of stone with this cut,
foil paper is glued while setting in jewelry. This is done to enhance
the sparkle of diamond. You can see the mesmerizing beauty of this cut
to its best under low light or candlelight. However, compared to modern round brilliant cut, rose diamond’s sparkle diminishes under electric lighting.

This is the oldest cut seen in
Estate jewelry. Over the period of time it has evolved with
respect to number of facets and their arrangements, and depth of the
stone.

Mesmerizing brilliance of round brilliant cut has replaced the old world charm and beauty of rose pattern cut. However, these days with the trend of designer jewelry, jewelry designers like me are reviving the beauty of this cut.

Antique rose diamonds are never
perfectly round i.e. their perimeter is never perfectly circular. So, be
careful if you looking for an antique rose and find a perfectly
round rose diamond. Because the chances are that it could be a machine
cut diamond made to replicate rose.

Types of Rose Cut

Following are the types:

3 Facet

6 Facet

Simple Dutch

Double Dutch

Antwerp

3 Facets

It has one single layer of 3 facets.

3-Facets

6 Facets

It has one single layer of 6 facets.

6-Facet

Simple Dutch

It has two rows of horizontal layers of facets.

Simple Dutch

Double Dutch

It has two or even three rows of
horizontal layers of facets and comparatively has more height than any
other forms of rose pattern. There are no fix proportions for facets
arrangement and it generally varies. It resembles 2 rose stones
joined back to back.

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